A recent U.S. court decision in Washington, D.C., has made it clear: if a piece of art is solely created by artificial intelligence without any human intervention, it cannot be copyrighted.

Community Television of Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz Public LIbraries present a discussion series titled "AI & Society - Issues and Opportunities."

The X Academy, in partnership with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education are seeking adult mentors to assist high school students to learn to design, build and test an underwater robot to compete in the MATE ROV competition in April 2024.

There's this day. Every year. Where people come together to declutter our shores. This year? Saturday, September 23, 2023. Big date. Mark your calendars. Bring your grandparents.

Pattern Bio and Santa Cruz-based Herbst Produkt announced today that it was named the winner of the 2023 Disruptive Technology Award.

When you hear people talk about AI, the vibes are eerily reminiscent of some good ol' religious bedtime stories. Newspapers paint AI as this omnipotent tech-god. Maybe it is time for us to embrace AI as our next pantheon of mythological deities.

Three UC Santa Cruz research teams led by engineering faculty will pursue innovative agriculture technology projects with the support of seed grants from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). 

Brian Sandberg, the newest addition to the Joby Aviation team, has joined as the Flight Test Lead. He is the latest all-star player to become a part of the Joby Aviation family.

CarbonBridge is a startup tackling renewable methanol by using biocatalysis to convert biowaste gases into methanol (CH3OH).

Farm-NG’s Amiga robot can carry up to 1000lbs. Last week it carried a lighter payload: Congressman Jimmy Panetta.

Rondo Energy, a leading provider of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, has raised $60 million in a new financing planned to speed the rollout of Rondo Heat Batteries worldwide and to transform the global energy storage market. 

The City is conducting a survey about the community’s interests and desires for the downtown neighborhood where not only the new arena would be located, but much needed housing and other community amenities as well. 

Edily Learning is emerging as a groundbreaking platform that seamlessly blends short-form video content with structured learning experiences.

Access 2 Employment hosts an annual job fair connecting local employers and nonprofits to hundreds of job seekers to help support our local business community and achieve a diverse workforce. 

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is actively searching for professionals with specialized career knowledge to enhance our classrooms and schools.

The Congregation Ahavas solar project is over halfway funded!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is set to release billions in loan dollars to venture capital funds as part of a new rule. This move modernizes the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program, intending to boost investment in U.S. small businesses, especially those in underserved regions, capital-intensive sectors, and areas crucial for national security.

Researchers from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Davis Health, UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are invited to submit proposals for 2023 CITRIS Seed Awards, worth from $40,000–$60,000 per project.

In a landmark announcement, Verdagy, a leader in advancing electrolyzer technologies tailored for industrial applications, declared the successful closure of a $73-million Series B financing.

Thrilling updates from the exciting startup, Wonderfil - a name now synonymous with innovation in sustainable refilling solutions for liquids and creams used in stores.